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How long is a 24 hour vomitting virus contagious for?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Gastroenteritis: The length of time you are contagious with stomach varies depending which virus is the cause. Usually the period lasts from several days to 2 weeks.

Answered 5/21/2020

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